Christmas Carols at Jackson Square in New Orleans

While the Big Easy may be best known for its extravagant Mardi Gras parades, the city also celebrates the winterholidays in a big way. Every year for more than half a century, young and old have come together in Jackson Square to sing Christmas carols by candlelight in front of the beautifully illuminated St. Louis Cathedral. For the people of New Orleans, this heartwarming tradition brings home the true meaning of Christmas.